The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, made an appeal this Thursday to combat racism in Asunción and highlighted that Brazilian Vinícius Junior, from Real Madrid it’s yes Brazilian Teamand other players suffer from this scourge.
“We have problems in football. We have to be united to combat racism. Vinícius [atacante do Real Madrid] and others are suffering. There is no reason for these attacks. We have to be united against violence in the world”, asked the director of the entity that controls football during the signing of an act for the 2030 World Cup.
He made the statement on the occasion of signing a document of intent at Conmebol headquarters for FIFA to accept that Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay be declared host of the opening games of the 2030 World Cup.
Infantino intervened with a message addressed to the heads of state of Uruguay and Paraguay, Luis Lacalle Pou and Santiago Peña, and the main directors of South American football.
“We have to act together with governments, teams, players. Going to a game has to be a party,” said the Swiss.
The leader was decorated by Conmebol with the Order of Honor of Merit, in the category of Extraordinary Grand Collar, for his efforts to ensure that these countries were chosen as hosts, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first world Cuporganized by Uruguay.
Argentine President Javier Milei was also invited, but was unable to attend due to a trip to the United States.
Speaking at today’s 78th @CONMEBOL Ordinary Congress in Paraguay, FIFA President Gianni Infantino called on football’s administrators to “take care of and protect” the universal and unifying emotions of the game, as the FIFA World Cup 2030 centenary celebration was acknowledged.
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) April 11, 2024
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The president of Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, sent a message to governments around the world to follow football’s example.
“It’s the magic of football. Today we can set a great example at a time when the world fights and divides. Instead of finding reasons to divide us, football found a reason to unite us, to show that we have more similarities than differences. For the first time in history, in 100 years, a World Cup will be played on three continents”, he emphasized, remembering that the 2030 World Cup will be held in America, Europe and Africa.
In turn, Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou maintained that “it is a moral obligation, not a legal one” for the government to support the 2030 World Cup. “That’s why we are here,” he stated.
The president reportedly asked Infantino to manage FIFA’s approval of Uruguay’s choice as host for the 2029 draw for the tournament calendar.
Lacalle said he appreciated Infantino’s gesture as he understood that not everything should be about money in football. “You will wonder why they gave the organization to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay: because not everything is economic. They are like the roots of the family. If there is no root, there are no branches or fruits.”
✍️ Official signing of the minutes of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a legacy that will remain in the history of South American football. 👏⚽#CreeEnGrande | #CongresoCONMEBOL pic.twitter.com/KU6lbOd8KM
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) April 11, 2024
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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